Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Peng Fu

  • Ziyi Xiong

  • Yang Liu

  • Yong Li

  • Lian Yang

  • June 12, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Impact of Affiliate Stigma on Health-Related Quality of Life in Caregivers of Individuals with Severe Mental Disorders in a Collectivist Society: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAffiliate stigma in caregivers of individuals with severe mental disorders
Key MechanismsInternalization of societal negative attitudes leading to shame and self-devaluation
Target PopulationPrimary caregivers of individuals with severe mental disorders in Sichuan Province, China
Care SettingCommunity-based caregiving

Key Highlights

  • Mean affiliate stigma score among caregivers was 48.67 ± 15.63.
  • Mean EQ-5D utility index was 0.95 ± 0.07.
  • Affiliate stigma negatively predicts caregiver HRQoL.
  • Female caregivers showed lower utility index scores.
  • Lower income correlates with lower self-rated health scores.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess affiliate stigma levels among caregivers.

Management

  • Implement targeted interventions to reduce affiliate stigma.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly evaluate HRQoL in caregivers.

Risks

  • Increased vulnerability to depression and reduced caregiving capacity.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Caregivers of individuals with severe mental disorders.

Addressing affiliate stigma may improve HRQoL and caregiving outcomes.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize validated instruments for measuring stigma and HRQoL.
  • Consider cultural factors in stigma assessment and intervention.

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Original Source(s)

Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study

  • by Peng Fu, Ziyi Xiong, Yang Liu, Yong Li, Lian Yang

  • June 12, 2026

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